Rail to Europe: faster than sea, cheaper than air
China–Europe Railway Express with duties and taxes paid (DDP): 16–19 days by rail, then UPS delivery, at about a third of the air price.
- Route
- China → 26 European countries
- Transit
- 16–19 days + UPS
- Terms
- DDP · duties & taxes paid
Our China–Europe rail line runs door to door with duties and taxes paid: we handle the export declaration, the rail leg, import clearance and import taxes, and UPS delivers to the final address or Amazon warehouse. Rates for 26 European countries are published on this site.
What's included
- Duties and taxes paid (DDP): no tax bill on arrival
- 16–19 days by rail, then UPS delivery
- Published rates to 26 European countries, from 26 kg
- About a third of the air freight price
- Amazon FBA delivery in Germany, France, Czechia, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain
Routes & published rates
How it works
- 1Quote by weight and destination country
- 2Pickup or drop-off at our warehouse
- 3Export declaration and rail departure
- 4Import clearance with duties paid, then UPS delivery
Best for
- Europe restocks that can wait about three weeks
- Heavier shipments where air gets expensive
- Sellers who want duties and taxes handled
Instant freight estimate
Takes 30 seconds · no sign-upGuides for this shipment
- GuideDoor-to-Door and DDP Shipping from China: 2026 GuideWhat door-to-door and DDP shipping from China include: DAP vs DDP, who pays duty and VAT, which lines deliver to your door, and what to send for a quote.
- GuideAir, Sea, Rail or Express from China: How to ChooseCompare air freight, sea freight, China–Europe rail and express from China by speed, how each one is charged and what it suits best.
- GuideAir Freight Cost from China per kg: What Sets the PricePublished air freight rates from China per kg to the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, and what sets the price: chargeable weight, breaks, fees.
- GuideChina–Europe Rail Freight Guide: Transit, DDP and RatesHow our duties-paid China–Europe rail line works: 16–19 days by rail plus UPS, what DDP covers, rates for 26 countries from 26 kg, and when rail beats air.
- GuideIncoterms 2020 Explained: EXW, FOB, FCA, DAP and DDPWhat EXW, FOB, FCA, DAP and DDP mean when you buy from China: who pays the freight, who clears customs, when the risk passes and which term fits.
- GuideUK Import Duty, VAT and EORI for Goods from ChinaWhat UK import duty and 20% VAT add to goods from China, when you need an EORI number, how postponed VAT accounting works, and which routes include duties.
FAQ
Rail, air or sea to Europe — which should I choose?
Air is fastest: direct consolidations can arrive in 4–7 days. Sea is cheapest for large volumes, at 22–25 days to port. Rail sits in between: 16–19 days by rail plus UPS delivery, duties and taxes paid, at about a third of the air price.
Which countries does the China–Europe rail line cover?
26 European countries, including the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Poland, with published rates from 26 kg. Delivery to Amazon warehouses is available in Germany, France, Czechia, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain.
What is DDP, and which lines include it?
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means the price includes customs clearance, duties and import taxes, so the goods arrive without a separate tax bill. Our China–Europe rail line is DDP: 16–19 days by rail, then UPS delivery, at about a third of the air price. For other lines, your quote states exactly what is included.